Bills on Assisted Reproductive Technology, surrogacy passed

Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021

• The Bill establishes the National Board, the State Boards and the National Registry to regulate and supervise Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinics
• It establishes ART Banks to promote ethical practice.
• It will help in maintaining a database of all clinics and medical professionals serving in the field.
• It proposes stringent punishment for those who attempt to control the offspring’s sex, sell embryos or gametes.